We became the proud family of a female Newf/ Shepard/Lab mix last weekend. Her father was a champion who jumped the fence and messed with the next door neighbor. Pups were put in rescue and we drove from PA to NC to get her. She is 11 pounds, all black, bear-looking with small eyes. We are hoping she looks very Newf.. I guess you could consider her a surprise package to come? Mom was 60-70 pounds, but Dad was 140. Noel's feet are so big, her coat looks like the newf pups on the net.. can people tell me about newf puppy traits? We also have a 6 yr old Bernese and I know Bernese behavior - what are Newfs - other than lovers of water and pretty laid-back?
8 Week Newf Mix - Now ours!
- Thread starter noelmom
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Hi and Congratulations!
Here are a couple of good links with lots of info:
GAD's FAQs-- www.gad.net/Newf-FAQ/
Newf Dog Club of America-- www.newfdogclub.org
[This message has been edited by HPond (edited 02-08-2002).]
GAD's FAQs-- www.gad.net/Newf-FAQ/
Newf Dog Club of America-- www.newfdogclub.org
[This message has been edited by HPond (edited 02-08-2002).]
Congratulations!!!
I think it's so wonderful that you rescued Noel!! How many weeks old is she?
When I was researching Newfs a long time ago, I found a book called The Right Dog for You. It's a very informative book and when I read it I struck me at the time how similar the Bernese Mountain Dogs' traits, disposition and intelligence were to Newfoundlands. I don't know if that helps at all but I thought I might as well pass it along.
By the by, the book also discusses phobias, behavior issues and maladies that are common in each breed. For Newfs, that paragraph read some akin to : The puppies often sleep in their water bowls. Newfs drool and snore. They can also have joint problems especially with their hips and especially if allowed to become overweight. That was it. Some other breeds had PAGES on these topics.
Congrats again!!
Oh, and we LOVE puppy pictures!!
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A tribute to his Newfoundland:
"... beauty without vanity
strength without insolence
courage without ferocity
and all the virtues of man without his vices"
- Lord Byron, 1808
When I was researching Newfs a long time ago, I found a book called The Right Dog for You. It's a very informative book and when I read it I struck me at the time how similar the Bernese Mountain Dogs' traits, disposition and intelligence were to Newfoundlands. I don't know if that helps at all but I thought I might as well pass it along.
By the by, the book also discusses phobias, behavior issues and maladies that are common in each breed. For Newfs, that paragraph read some akin to : The puppies often sleep in their water bowls. Newfs drool and snore. They can also have joint problems especially with their hips and especially if allowed to become overweight. That was it. Some other breeds had PAGES on these topics.
Oh, and we LOVE puppy pictures!!
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A tribute to his Newfoundland:
"... beauty without vanity
strength without insolence
courage without ferocity
and all the virtues of man without his vices"
- Lord Byron, 1808
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Hello and welcome . Congrats on your new puppy . I think Hpond gave you the website of Gads, its great, check it out.
Bridget
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Until We newf Again
Bridget
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Until We newf Again
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Congratulations!!!
I think it's so wonderful that you rescued Noel!! How many weeks old is she?
When I was researching Newfs a long time ago, I found a book called The Right Dog for You. It's a very informative book and when I read it I struck me at the time how similar the Bernese Mountain Dogs' traits, disposition and intelligence were to Newfoundlands. I don't know if that helps at all but I thought I might as well pass it along.
By the by, the book also discusses phobias, behavior issues and maladies that are common in each breed. For Newfs, that paragraph read some akin to : The puppies often sleep in their water bowls. Newfs drool and snore. They can also have joint problems especially with their hips and especially if allowed to become overweight. That was it. Some other breeds had PAGES on these topics.
Congrats again!!
Oh, and we LOVE puppy pictures!!
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She is 8 weeks.
Congratulations!!!
When I was researching Newfs a long time ago, I found a book called The Right Dog for You. It's a very informative book and when I read it I struck me at the time how similar the Bernese Mountain Dogs' traits, disposition and intelligence were to Newfoundlands. I don't know if that helps at all but I thought I might as well pass it along.
By the by, the book also discusses phobias, behavior issues and maladies that are common in each breed. For Newfs, that paragraph read some akin to : The puppies often sleep in their water bowls. Newfs drool and snore. They can also have joint problems especially with their hips and especially if allowed to become overweight. That was it. Some other breeds had PAGES on these topics.
Oh, and we LOVE puppy pictures!!
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She is 8 weeks.